... kids, the last few years we have gone straight from Halloween to Christmas decor. This pumpkin we finally got carved last weekend. Week 1 of vacation is coming to an end and I've been Suzie Homemaker. I've been busting my butt and really, it's been no vacation as I think the only time I've really sat is when giving breathing treatments and on rare occasion to eat, but I'm ...

... can 'ride' him. If Smokey ever runs away, we'll know why! Lesson learned the last few days: Everything eventually falls into place. On my prayer list: friends & family Devotional, scripture reading, key verse: "I have done my best." That is about all the philosophy of living one needs. ~ Lin Yutang Join Sandra @ Diary of a SAHM for more Happy Homemaker Monday.

... pumpkin pies Making squash soup It’s a learning curve and pictures will follow!! I’m loving it and can’t wait to eventually have that small homestead. The good news is I’ll have the internet back by Tuesday (moving always gets in the way of blogging), so a lot more pictures and a real update then! In the meantime this suzy homemaker is off to check on the apple crisps!

... caught up on all my reading last week so there were tons of great posts. If I have to pick one though I would say "A Walk Around the Cottage/Living Simply" by an Aspiring Homemaker. Love this blog. Favorite photo from last week: Arizona sunset....so beautiful. Lesson learned the past few days: You have to make an effort to keep the relationship with God alive, you can't just sit ...

Now, this post is a bit embarassing...because my apartment is a wreck! You know it's been a busy and tiring week when Susie Homemaker hasn't cleaned up the place! YIKES! So, the Nor'easter has been whippin' through our town the past couple of days and has really caused quite the stir. Plenty of flooding, school cancellations/delays, and just miserable weather. Cold and wet... ...

Being a homemaker is difficult. To keep everything spic and span in it's place requires effort and lots of it. The amount of patience and energy that goes in is something valuable. Now that i'm in Bengaluru, i'm starting to realise these actualities of life. During undergraduate studies, the mind is not yet prepared to accept, unless, it is compelled to.